Wern Street, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3NG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF48 3NG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.3%	54.4%	7.1%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	52.7%	45.6%	-7.1%	49.0%	-3.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around CF48 3NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	47.6%	50.2%	2.6%	37.9%	12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	33.5%	28.7%	-4.8%	44.2%	-15.5%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.6%	1.9%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	10%	10.3%	0.3%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	5.9%	8%	2.1%	6.1%	1.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.3%	42.9%	5.6%	48.4%	-5.5%
Good health	32.1%	30%	-2.1%	33.6%	-3.6%
Fair health	19.1%	15.8%	-3.3%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	9.7%	8.5%	-1.2%	4.0%	4.5%
Very bad health	1.8%	2.8%	1.0%	1.2%	1.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around CF48 3NG this area, 33.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39%	33.6%	-5.4%	18.2%	15.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	13.5%	-1.0%	9.6%	3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	13.9%	-2.1%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	3.5%	-2.8%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.7%	13.9%	7.2%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	11.2%	19.7%	8.5%	33.8%	-14.1%
Other	6.3%	1.9%	-4.4%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
White	99.1%	97.8%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90%	89.9%	-0.1%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	7.9%	6.9%	-1.0%	6.1%	0.8%
Africa	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	89.9%	-0.1%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	2.1%	8.2%	6.1%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	5.2%	0%	-5.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66%	76.7%	-10.7%
Portugal	3.1%	0.5%	2.6%
Poland	4.1%	1.3%	2.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	26.4%	13.5%	12.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	59.7%	37.2%	22.5%
Christian	36.5%	46.2%	-9.7%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Wern Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wern Street was 97.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Dowlais and Pant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wern Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Dowlais and Pant and the 76th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CF48 3NG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 7/10 (above average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wern Street are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Merthyr Tydfil.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wern Street, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3NG

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF48 3NG

Average Price
£154,519

Semi-Detached
£112,000

Terraced
£109,491

Detached
£377,145

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wern Street

Average Price
£129,263

Semi-Detached
£110,638

Terraced
£101,239

Detached
£372,075

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wern Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Wern Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2024-05-15	£100,413
18 Wern Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£132,000	2023-04-20	£127,924
1 Wern Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2016-01-29	£112,208
5 Wern Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£47,000	2012-07-03	£77,379
8 Wern Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£64,000	2010-04-30	£110,638

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF48 3NG

Employment

CF48 3NG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Part-Time Employee	42
Retired	34
Long-Term Sick or disabled	30
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	13
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	36
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	11
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Transport and storage	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pantysgallog Primary School Pant , Dowlais CF48 2AD	- not rated	498 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Gellifaelog Primary School Penydarren , CF47 9TJ	- not rated	752 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Illtyds R.C.Primary School Rocky Road , Dowlais CF48 3BT	- not rated	820 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN	- not rated	1,678 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pen-Y-Dre High School Gurnos Estate , CF47 9BY	- not rated	1,737 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Merthyr Motor Auctions (MMA)	Red Barrel House Pant Road, Dowlais	131 yd
GetStuft Cafe	30 - 30A Victoria Street, Dowlais	388 yd
The Tea Cosy	27 Mount Pleasant Street, Dowlais	426 yd
Railway Cafe	Dowlais Community Centre Station Road, Dowlais	473 yd
Lady Charlotte Cafe	The Lady Charlotte North Street, Dowlais	593 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bruce Hotel	Bruce Hotel Victoria Street, Dowlais	217 yd
Morlais Tavern	Morlais Tavern Inn, 31 - 33 Mount Pleasant Street, Dowlais	426 yd
The Guest Keen	Guest Memorial Sports & Social Club High Street, Dowlais	784 yd
Guest Memorial Social & Bowls Club	Guest Memorial Sports & Social Club High Street, Dowlais	784 yd
Quarrymans Arms	Quarrymans Arms, 18, Francis Terrace Pant Road, Pant	809 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harry's Plaice	3 Pant Road, Dowlais	130 yd
Flames Kebab House	44 Victoria Street, Dowlais	217 yd
Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd	Pantysgallog Primary School Heol-y-bryniau, Pant	541 yd
Greggs	Unit 7a Pant Industrial Estate, Pant	641 yd
Han Sing	3, Y Ganolfan North Street, Dowlais	670 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Stores	Unit E Pengarnddu Industrial Estate, Dowlais		1,057 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF48 3NG postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	48.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	123 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.